YOUTH · VOICE · CHANGE
Speak OUT Thailand: one voice can make a difference
Speak OUT gives young people room to learn, question, and communicate about sexual health, diversity, and equality in their own voices.
Speak OUT gives young people room to learn, question, and communicate about sexual health, diversity, and equality in their own voices.
Love Foundation develops this work around accessibility, privacy, non-discrimination, and practical connections to support.
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Change starts with conversation
Silence and misinformation keep people away from prevention and support. Speak OUT builds safe, open, evidence-informed conversations.
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Learning and action
- Build communication and media skills
- Learn about sexual health, HIV/STIs, and diversity
- Practise listening, teamwork, and activity leadership
- Connect youth networks with organisations and experts
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Youth voices need real space
The project treats young people as co-designers, not simply information recipients. Their ideas and experiences shape activities and public communication.
Participation should be voluntary, private, and never require disclosure of health information or identity.
PARTICIPATION AND SAFETY
Speaking out should not require giving up privacy
Speak OUT Thailand encourages respectful dialogue about equality, health, lived experience, and barriers faced by diverse communities. Participation can include listening, sharing ideas, responding to a survey, joining an activity, or helping improve how organisations communicate. No one should be pressured to disclose HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical history, or a personal experience in order to contribute meaningfully.
Before sharing a story, consider who can see it, whether names or images are necessary, how long it may remain online, and whether another person could be identified from the details. Obtain consent before naming or photographing someone else. A person may agree to one use but not to reuse in advertising, research, fundraising, or a different platform. Consent should be specific and can require a new conversation when the purpose changes.
Constructive dialogue focuses on the issue without attacking individuals or communities. Do not publish private contact details, test results, threats, discriminatory language, or claims that cannot be supported. If an activity raises immediate safety concerns, use an appropriate reporting or emergency channel rather than relying on a public discussion. Contact the foundation for current participation opportunities and the safeguards that apply to each activity.